Yemen Threatens to Close Bab al-Mandeb Strait

published:14/07/2026 09:17 GMT

Yemen has issued a threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continues its strikes on Yemen’s infrastructure, warning that such actions could push oil prices to US$200 a barrel. This development is part of the ongoing conflict involving Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, which has escalated due to the broader US-Israel–Iran war. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a critical maritime chokepoint, managing approximately 20% of global oil shipments....More